Al-Qaeda (AQ) leader Ayman al-Zawahiri directly addressed the split from his group by the Nusra Front (Jabhat al-Nusra) for the first time since its occurrence in July 2016, rejecting it and calling on fighters still loyal to AQ, and others, to seek unity against the enemy.

A hand-written letter attributed to high-ranking Nusra Front (NF) commander Abu Hammam al-Shami—previously reported to be dead—declared his dissociation from the group after it split from al-Qaeda (AQ) to become Jabhat Fateh al-Sham.

Ahrar al-Sham released an “exclusive” extended version of an interview conducted by the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper, in which Chief of Political Relations Labib al-Nahhas discussed the group’s relationship with Jabhat Fateh al-Sham.

The newly established Jabhat Fath al-Sham claimed clashes with Syrian regime forces in Lattakia and Homs, marking its first such report under the name since relinquishing its al-Qaeda affiliation as the Nusra Front.

Following the Nusra Front’s (NF) recently announced split from al-Qaeda (AQ) and consequential rebranding as “Jabhat Fath al-Sham,” members and supporters of the group on social media expressed both support and wariness of the decision.

One day after formally ending its affiliation to al-Qaeda (AQ) as the Nusra Front (NF) in a video speech by leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the newly established Jabhat Fath al-Sham (“Syria Conquest Front”) explained the separation as part of a necessary “phase” in establishing opposition unity in Syria.

Hours after formally ending its affiliation to al-Qaeda as the Nusra Front via a video speech by leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the newly named Jabhat Fath al-Sham (“Syria Conquest Front”) released a list of 10 objectives for establishing opposition unity and Shariah in Syria.

The Nusra Front, al-Qaeda's branch in Syria, released an audio speech from a figure identified as the deputy of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri telling the group to do what is necessary to preserve the Syrian jihad, even to cut organizational ties.

Abu Sulayman al-Muhajir (AKA Mostafa Mahamed), an Australian cleric and member of the Shariah Committee of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front (NF), condemned the proposed U.S.-Russian Joint Implementation Group (JIG) for Syria.

The Islamic Police of Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released a warning statement to traders in Aleppo who are monopolizing basic food and other items by inflating prices and refusing to sell.

Abu Sulayman al-Muhajir (AKA Mostafa Mahamed), an Australian cleric and member of the Shariah Committee of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, expressed happiness for the reported death of Islamic State (IS) commander Umar al-Shishani, and continued his condemnation of the IS.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, and Ahrar al-Sham Islamic Movement reported clashes against the pro-regime forces in the countryside of Homs in reaction to the regime’s attacks on al-Zara, Hirbnefsah, and Kesayn.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released an audio speech from Abu Malik al-Shami, the group’s leader in al-Qalamoun, congratulating the group on the July 7 attack on the regime-held Safa checkpoint and encouraging Muslims to mobilize.

An alleged associate of the Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate group, claimed that over 150 defectors from the Islamic State (IS) had entered territory held by opposition groups, and called for a larger and more organized embrace of such fighters.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, claimed a surprise attack on a regime checkpoint in Western Qalamoun, which resulted in an unidentified number of casualties in the enemy forces and the capturing of 14 Syrian soldiers.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, and the Ahrar al-Sham Islamic Movement claimed the “liberation” of the “strategic” town of Kinsabba, along with other locations in the countryside of Latakia.

Abu Sulayman al-Muhajir (AKA Mostafa Mahamed), an Australian cleric and member of the Shariah Committee of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, condemned the June 28, 2016 triple suicide bombing at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport.

Al-Janoub Correspondent of the Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released a statement dispelling an alleged rumor that the group reached a truce with the Syrian regime in the al-Deir Khabia area of western Ghouta.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released a video showing battles against the pro-regime forces in the southern countryside of Aleppo which resulted in the re-capturing of various areas in the region.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, claimed full control over Khalasa, Zitan, and Berna as part of the offensive launched on the pro-regime forces by Jaish al-Fath in the southern countryside of Aleppo.

Abu Sulayman al-Muhajir (AKA Mostafa Mahamed), an Australian cleric and member of the Shariah Committee of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, rallied Syrian Muslims to support jihad in a video released as part of the group's series during Ramadan.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, announced repelling an attack by the pro-regime militia over Ma’raata near Khan Touman, in the southwestern countryside of Aleppo, and capturing Shiite soldiers and war spoils as a result of the clashes in the area.

As a result of Jaish al-Fath’s offensive against the pro-regime forces in Khalasa south of Aleppo, Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda branch in Syria and the leading group of the Jaish al-Fath coalition, claimed capturing the village following a suicide bombing carried out by one of its fighters.

Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released a video speech by one of its officials and a member of the group’s Sharia Committee, Abu Abdullah al-Shami, honoring Ramadan as a month of “jihad and martyrdom” and instructing followers to fast and pray for fighters.

The Aleppo Correspondent of Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, claimed repelling the Shiite militia forces’ attempt to advance in Hamirah village, and announced the death of a NF commander in the battle.

The Nusra Front, al-Qaeda's branch in Syria, released a video speech by one of its officials, Abu Abdullah al-Shami, condemning what it perceives as an anti-revolution role taken by the U.S. in Syria, and claiming that America committed a "grave sin" in hitting its fighters in airstrikes.

Syrian rebel groups of the Northern Homs Countryside Operations Room claimed capturing al-Zara village in the northern countryside of Homs, after announcing the launch of operation “Revenge for Aleppo.”

The Homs correspondent of Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, released a video of an attack on the pro-regime forces in Tal al-Durra in the southern countryside of Hama, carried out with the cooperation of rebel groups of Northern Homs Countryside Operations Room.

Groups participating in the Jaish al-Fath (“Army of Conquest”) coalition, spearheaded by the Syrian al-Qaeda affiliate the Nusra Front (NF), announced that they “liberated” several areas from the Syrian regime in Aleppo, releasing photo reports and videos from the areas.

The Syria division of the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) reported that its fighters participated with those from the Nusra Front and Jund al-Aqsa in liberating Khan Touman and other locations in southern Aleppo.

Nusra Front (NF) published videos containing a message by the fighter who carried out a suicide bombing in Khan Touman, in the southern countryside of Aleppo, and footage of the initial attacks by the group on the pro-regime forces in the area.

The Jihad Callers Center, a Syria-based group led by pro-Nusra Front Saudi cleric Abdullah al-Muhaysini, released a video focusing on a 10-year-old student at one of its religious schools, and featuring a clip of him inciting to fight.

Groups participating in the Jaish al-Fath (Army of Conquest) coalition, spearheaded by Syrian al-Qaeda affiliate the Nusra Front (NF), have announced a new offensive against the regime forces in Khan Touman and the nearby villages in south Aleppo, releasing multiple reports, updates, and photos from the area.

The Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released a video discussing the beginning and the progression of the revolution in Syria, predicting the Syrian regime will collapse in less than three years.

The Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda's (AQ) branch in Syria, released a video featuring a Hezbollah fighter captured after the battle in al-Eis, in the northern countryside of Aleppo, who expressed appreciation for the humane treatment he received from NF fighters.

Syrian rebel factions including Ahrar al-Sham, Jaish al-Islam, Nusra Front, and Faylaq al-Sham announced seizing numerous villages in battles against the Islamic State in North Aleppo and Daraa, and against the Syrian regime army in Lattakia.

Damascus Province of the Islamic State (IS) claimed seizing control over several positions held by the Nusra Front, during which they killed 10 fighters from the al-Qaeda branch, and captured an unidentified number of others.

Jihadists are reporting that Nusra Front official Abu Firas al-Suri, his son, and several people with him were killed in a U.S. airstrike in Idlib, Syria. Pro-NF jihadists posted the news on Telegram and Twitter on April 3, 2016, and mourned his death.

The Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, claimed to have attacked the Syrian regime army in the northern countryside of Homs, in which the group killed a number of soldiers and destroyed a tank.

A message attributed to Nusra Front (NF) leader Abu Mohammad al-Joulani congratulated Syrians for the fifth anniversary of the Syrian Civil War, and asserted, “we are from the people of al-Sham and al-Sham is from us.”

Rabitat Ahl al 'Ilm Fi al-Sham (the Association of Scholars in Sham) released a statement demanding the cessation of hostilities between Nusra Front (NF) and Division 13, and demanded the release of captives from both parties.

The Jihad Callers Center, a Syria-based group led by pro-Nusra Front Saudi cleric Abdullah al-Muhaysini, released a video publicizing the work of a child preacher, showing, for example, his lecturing children and adults.

The Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, released a video showing their discovery of Hezbollah fighters positioned to attack the group’s supply route in Arsal Hills located on the border of Qalamoun.

Following the Nusra Front claim that “Division 13” stormed its headquarters and the houses of its fighters in Idlib, a new statement from NF demanded that the responsible parties from both sides be trialed in an independent Sharia court under the supervision of three prominent scholars.